Museums in Dorset (29)

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

Museums • Bournemouth

This museum was once a birthday present from Merton Russell-Cotes to his wife. A seaside villa full of history and filled with beautiful objects from their...

Dinosaur Museum

Museums • Dorchester

The Dinosaur Museum was established 1984 and presents an amazing mixture of dinosaur fossils, skeletons, life-size reconstructions and interactive displays...

The Ancient Technology Centre

Museums • Wimborne

This centre is an absolutely brilliant place to bring kids for an entertaining and educational experience exploring ancient times from The Stone Age, Bronze...

Sandworld

Museums • Weymouth

Sandworld is a seasonal attraction that showcases some of the most amazing sculptures made purely out of sand and water. Each year Sandworld hosts a different...

The Tank Museum

Museums • Wareham

This super-modern museum is stuffed full of fascinating exhibitions all about tanks and how they changed warfare forever. See how they have evolved from...

Sherborne Museum

Museums • Sherborne

Sherborne Museum is a wonderful place to visit, offering an education and visually pleasing day out. Learn about the history and life of Sherborne, touring...

Red House Museum & Gardens

Museums • Christchurch

The Red House Museum and Gardens offer a fascinating insight into the history of Christchurch. This former Georgian workhouse explores the story of Christchurch...

Sturminster Newton Mill

Museums • Sturminster Newton

Bring the family here to see a working water mill, you step back in time to when this technology was in use and enjoy the surrounding beautiful countryside....

The Terracotta Warriors Museum

Museums • Dorchester

Visit here to learn all about the Terracotta Warriors without the trip to China, this fascinating museum explains all about the history of the first Emperor...

Tutankhamun Exhibition

Museums • Dorchester

The Tutankhamun Exhibition recreates the tomb and treasures of the fascinating discovery. Using original materials and methods, craftsmen and artists have...

The Keep Military Museum

Museums • Dorchester

Laid out over three floors, you will find 300 years of military history within the walls of The Keep Military Museum. Artefacts include medals, uniforms...

Bournemouth Aviation Museum

Museums • Bournemouth

For a truly hands-on experience visit this fantastic aviation museum, with many interactive exhibits and most of their cockpits available to sit in, this...